Mermish

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Description

Mermish is a curious language that is specifically adapted for use underwater. When underwater it sounds much like English, or perhaps even like any other language;[2] however, out of water the language changes to a screeching, harsh and raspy sound.[3]

History

It is unknown whether non-Merpeople who can speak Mermish sound the same as Merpeople underwater i.e. whether or not they retain an accent (though they probably do) though it is known that non-Merpeople can speak it. Dylan Marwood and Albus Dumbledore were known non-Merperson speakers,[5] and Percy Weasley claimed that Bartemius Crouch Senior could also speak it.[6]